Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS548276
This is a permanent part-time (0.25FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2018
Karridale Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cleaner - Working Alone to join their friendly team.
As the successful applicant you will carry out internal cleaning duties, including the maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces, toilet cleaning, furniture and fittings, window cleaning, dusting and rubbish removal to ensure the school maintains a maximum standard of hygiene. In addition, to this, you will carry out external cleaning duties, including the sweeping of verandas and covered areas, rubbish removal, cleaning of drinking troughs, window cleaning, removal of cobwebs and other general cleaning duties.
As the Cleaner – Working Alone you will have the ability to work independently and use your initiative and attention to detail skills in order to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Children at Karridale PS fully appreciate the benefits that our small, Independent Public School offers - a vibrant, nurturing and inclusive community. Our motto 'Growing through learning, active bodies and healthy minds' is at the forefront of everything we do. We offer our children a childhood, where cubbies are possible, happy memories are created and a well-rounded, quality education is achieved, with an emphasis on success for all students.
Karridale PS children thrive because our experienced staff provide a stimulating education, where the focus is the individual child, and the learning environment is truly personalised.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for fixed term or permanent appointments to other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Karridale Primary School can be found by visiting or Schools Online.
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For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Louise van Vliet, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Karridale, by telephoning (08) 9758 5517 or emailing Louise.vanvliet@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Click on the “Apply for Job” button located at either the top or bottom of this screen. You will be asked to complete a series of questions which will become your online application. It is recommended you allow enough time to complete this process. Further instructions are available on the attached ‘How to Apply’ document.
Applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment System Support team on (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 20 September 2018.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.